Ferro-cerium alloy exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $5.1 million of ferro-cerium alloy in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 5.2K t |
Where Turkey exports ferro-cerium alloy to
Most of it went to Germany (18%), Greece (13%), United Kingdom (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $893K | 18% |
| Greece | $670K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $395K | 7.8% |
| Portugal | $354K | 7% |
| Spain | $344K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $337K | 6.6% |
| Switzerland | $326K | 6.4% |
| Slovenia | $281K | 5.5% |
| Morocco | $214K | 4.2% |
| Hungary | $181K | 3.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.08 per kg, close to the world average of $2.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ferro-cerium alloy imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported ferro-cerium alloy worth $379 thousand (120 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (20%), Serbia (17%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $76K | 20% |
| Serbia | $63K | 17% |
| Germany | $61K | 16% |
| Austria | $51K | 13% |
| United States | $48K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 2.8% |
| France | $10K | 2.5% |
| Iran | $9K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $8K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey ferro-cerium alloy exports (HS 3606.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3606.90: Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms: articles of combustible materials n.e.c. in chapter 36.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-cerium alloy exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported ferro-cerium alloy worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 97 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy ferro-cerium alloy from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($893 thousand), followed by Greece (13%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average export price of ferro-cerium alloy per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ferro-cerium alloy from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import ferro-cerium alloy?
Yes. Turkey imported $379 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Serbia and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-cerium alloy?
The HS code for ferro-cerium alloy is subheading 3606.90. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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